For those that started a new job during pregnancy or experience.

Re: For those that started a new job during pregnancy or experience.

• MaggieMooMom member

  February 2013

  With DD I started when I was about 12 weeks along and told them a week after my start date (when I was 13 weeks).  I was however recruited there by my old boss and they are a very family oriented company, so it was never an issue.  I took 12 weeks off and the only difference was that I was paid 50% for STD instead of 100% because I wasn't there for a year yet.  

   Check with your HR as far as documentation goes, each company is different and state laws vary.   

  

  

  

  BFP#1 09/2009 * EDD 6/19/2010 * Born 6/12/2010

  BFP#2 6/03/2012 * EDD 2/09/2013 * MC @ 5w2d 6/13/2012

  BFP#3 8/30/2012 * EDD 5/16/2013

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• gangelo member

  February 2013

  I disclosed my pregnancy during my interview (at around 13 weeks). My reasoning was that if they didn't want to hire a pregnant lady, they wouldn't be flexible with me later down the road. Then, after I was hired, I spent some time talking with HR about my options. The company is very family-friendly and easy to work with, so it wasn't an issue to openly discuss. However, I did find it helpful to sit down and chat with a co-worker who had just returned from maternity leave about her experience (is there anyone who has taken maternity leave there recently?). Last week I presented my plan. I asked for more than the 'standard' amount of time, but presented myself as being somewhat flexible (ie I could come back at 12 weeks part-time if they didn't feel comfortable with me taking closer to 16 weeks). I know it can be anxiety provoking if you work somewhere that isn't particularly supportive. I'll be thinking about you. Hope it's easy and you come up with a plan you're happy with!! Cheers!

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• MrsSt2009

  February 2013

  Unfortunately, you're not entitled to any leave.  There are multiple criteria you and the company have to meet before you qualify for FMLA and are guaranteed a job back. You don't meet the being employed >1 year part, so it's not applicable.

  I started a new job shortly before getting pregnant with DD#2.  I was there 10.5 months before having her.  They let me take 8 weeks, but the employee handbook only guaranteed 4 weeks for women there <1 year.  I only took 2 days of vacation for my brother's wedding and no sick leave in that time.  So I was able to use sick time and vacation to cover most of my leave. Basically, like PPs, most employers will work with you but they don't have to.
  

  

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